📌 Key Points
- Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise is a box office success.
- Mukesh Chhabra reveals Sara Arjun was chosen for her fresh face in Bollywood.
- Sara Arjun plays Yalina, a politician’s daughter, in ‘Dhurandhar’.
- The film explores the growing tensions in Yalina’s marriage after discovering her husband’s true identity.
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ films are making waves, with Sara Arjun receiving praise for her role as Yalina. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra explains why Sara was chosen, emphasizing the need for a fresh face to surprise the audience.
The Success of Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Franchise
First Dhurandhar and now Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Aditya Dhar ’s spy thrillers have been dominating the box office. Apart from Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun is also receiving immense praise and love for her performance as Yalina. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed why Sara was cast instead of another big female lead.
Mukesh Chhabra’s Casting Choice: A Fresh Face for Yalina
He added, “Toh completely fresh face hona chahiye tha. Though Sara had done films before as a child actor, but she had never done full-fledged roles in Bollywood films. We were clear ki agar hum uss duniya main jaa rah hain, toh ekdum surprise hona chahiye kj ladki kaun hai. Hume itne auditions kiya, 1200-1300 audition kiye aur fir humne Sara ko final audition kiya. We were also craving for a new face (So it had to be a completely fresh face. Though Sara had acted in films before as a child actor, she had never done full-fledged roles in Bollywood films. We were clear that if we were entering that world, it had to feel like a complete surprise — people should wonder who this girl is. We held so many auditions, around 1,200–1,300 in all, and then we finally auditioned Sara. We were also craving a new face).”
Sara Arjun’s Role and the Twists in ‘Dhurandhar’
In Aditya Dhar’s film, Sara essays the role of Yalina, politician Jameel Jamali’s daughter, who falls in love with Ranveer Singh’s character and marries him. The second part shows the growing tensions in their marriage as Yalina gets to know the truth about his identity. The two-part film also stars Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and others in key roles.
The ‘Dhurandhar’ series continues to captivate audiences with its blend of action and romance, while Sara Arjun’s performance has marked her as a talent to watch. The casting choices have clearly paid off for the film.
